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Researchers have identified a mysterious 25-meter underwater structure that could be a pyramid built more than 10 years ago. The discovery raises questions about ancient civilizations that are still little known and challenges the traditional chronology of history.
A submerged stone structure in the Sea of Japan has reignited a long-standing debate among researchers. Discovered in 1986, the call Yonaguni “pyramid” may be older than the pyramids of Egypt and even older than Stonehenge, according to some scientists.
Structure surprises with its shape and estimated age
Located 25 meters deep, close to the Ryukyu Islands, the formation known as the Monument of Yonaguni It has flat steps and terraces, similar to those of a temple.
According to estimates, the structure is more than 10 thousand years old, which would place it before the emergence of agriculture.
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Experts who defend This hypothesis suggests that Yonaguni could have been built by a still unknown civilization. If this is confirmed, human history may need a revision.
The place earned the nickname “Atlantis of Japan" and has already attracted divers, geologists and archaeologists. The unusual shape of the rock continues to fuel theories and hypotheses about its origin.
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Recent debate reignites controversy
On the podcast “Joe Rogan Experience”, the topic has once again gained prominence with opposing opinions. Archaeologist Flint Dibble stated that the structure does not appear to be of human origin. “I've seen a lot of crazy natural things and I don't see anything here that reminds me of human architecture.", he said.
In response, writer Graham Hancock, known for his theories on lost ancient civilizations, disagreed. For him, the formation shows clear signs of design, such as steps, arches and even a carved face.
Hancock compared Yonaguni to Göbekli Tepe in Türkiye, another archaeological site that defies conventional chronology of human history. Göbekli Tepe is dated to 9500 BC, making it one of the oldest known human-made structures.
Other opinions divide the scientific community
Japanese geologist Masaaki Kimura also believes the formation was man-made. He suggested that Yonaguni could be part of a lost continent called Lemuria. Kimura believes the formation was between 2.000 and 3.000 years old, when sea levels were lower.
On the other hand, Boston University professor Robert Schoch sees the formation as a natural phenomenon. In a previous interview with National Geographic, he explained that sandstones often break into straight shapes, especially in regions with a lot of tectonic activity.
"These very straight edges are a result of the classic stratigraphy of sandstones.”, He stated.
Almost four decades after its discovery, the Yonaguni Monument still raises questions. The formation remains submerged and studied by different experts. And, for now, no one has reached a definitive conclusion about its origin.
Ten thousand years??... What's that, man? Take it easy. The way of life, or rather, the lifestyle of people has shown us that if someone wears a Nike shirt in Brazil, it doesn't take even a year for someone else to wear the same one in Japan. So, I think it's a mistake to say that the pyramids in Egypt are eight thousand years older than those shown in the report. That's impossible.
An interesting article about archaeological discoveries
I find it intriguing that Professor Robert Schoch, from the University of Boston, says that this was done by nature, it is very synchronized, it seems like someone used a different tool.